Ep. 73 - Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI of Pennys by Plaza Flowers

Send us Fan MailThe Fat Guys have a great guest this week!  Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI Owner of Penny's by Plaza Flowers is a flower lover of all sorts, who has worked in various roles throughout his lifelong career in the industry.  Drummond is extremely involved and dedicated to both the industry and his family.   He attended his first Society of American Florists' CAD at 19 years old, served on the SAF board including president during the Covid years, and helped create Next Gen and Seed Your Future while helping coach his 4 children's baseball teams.  Listen in as we try and cover it all including the important topics like Chris' favorite cheesesteak spot, that time he was a narrator in a play, and so much more.  We hope you enjoy it!Penny's Flowers opened in Glenside in 1937. Who joined forces with Plaza Flowers to allow a new family to continue as Glenside, Philadelphia’s premier florist, event decorator, and gift shop.  They have partnered with the Drummond family to create Penny's by Plaza Flowers, serving Philadelphia and its suburbs with high-quality flowers, plants, and gift baskets 7 days a week.  Three generations of experience, Penny's by Plaza Flowers has been voted as "Best Florist" by several regional publications, Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" and has been ranked as a "Top Florist" by three national wire services. Learn more about Chris and Penny's by Plaza Flowers at: pflorist.comLearn more about Seed Your Future and SAF's initiatives at: safnow.orgSubmit your questions and guest requests to [email protected]